Congress Passes Porto Rico Tariff Reduction Bill
Washington March 2 a House vote 172 to 101 approved a tariff cut on Porto Rican goods and two year levy to replace the current duty. Several Republicans joined Democrats and a few Democrats backed the bill. Senate action followed with debate on expansion and Philippine policy. A separate measure provided immediate use of collected Porto Rico duties for island relief and governance.
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Washington
Messrs
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Tudmnenn
Meteher
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Minnesota
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Maine
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Massachusetts
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Louisiana
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Porto Rico
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Porto E Rico
USA
Willam McWintey
Executiva Manso
Senate adjourns after Virginia death delays seating
The Senate met briefly in Washington on March as Representative Epes of Virginia died prompting an early adjournment. Senator Ross of Vermont criticized seating M S Quay while Mr Teller attacked the conference report on the currency bill. Several private pension bills passed. In the House a resolution favored government purchase of a California giant trees reserve and extending time to build a Missouri River bridge at Yankton, along with Minnesota Rainy River bridge authorization.
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Tiny Lake
Senate Debates Porto Rico Tariff Amendment and Quay Case
Senate debates feature Senator Davis of Minnesota proposing a Porto Rican tariff amendment aiming for free trade with Porto Rico and extending constitutional provisions to the island. Carter defending Quay case positions. House focuses on Frederick Douglass Memory and anti slavery records amid procedural delay and district business in Columbus.
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Washington
Davis
Minnesota
United States
Porto Rico
Congress
Carter
Monthon
Pennsylvania
Corbett
Fairbanks
Tudivac
Butler
North Carolina
Lexus
Wil
Goupet
Frederick Donging
Underwood
Alabama
Gen. Wheeler
Colunbus
Caddy Acquitted In Bank Robbery Trial
Deadwood March 7 The jury found Herbert D. Caddy not guilty after days on trial in the circuit court for the attempted robbery of M. St. Russell. The verdict surprised many who followed the case closely in the courtroom and town.
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Caddy
Deadwood
Herbert D. Caddy
Crredit
M. St. Russell
Sawed Wis Throat. Troughton, Mich. March 7
Harrington, a young man, attempted to take his life at the Phoenix mine on Friday. He first used a dull handsaw, then a sharp saw, inflicting severe injuries from which he died. Local officials report the fatal self harm and ensuing burial plans.
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Troughton, Mich
Harrington
Phoenix Mine
Senator Walcott Granted Absolute Divorce
Senator Walcott was granted an absolute divorce from Senator Edward O. Walcott on the ground of desertion. The complaint was filed yesterday. Walcott was not present and no evidence was introduced for the defense.
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Walcott
Denver
Cale
Tudge Allen
District Court
Atta
Wrinces
M. Walcott
Edward O. Walcott
Beckham and Taylor Briefs Filed in Kentucky Governor Case
In Louisville Kentucky briefs were filed in the Beckham vs Taylor and Taylor vs Beckham case in the circuit court yesterday afternoon. The legal dispute concerns who is the lawful governor of Kentucky. A decision is not expected until week’s end.
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Aviefa
Sebmleton
Louisville
Mareh
Beckham
Taylor
Kentucky
Mob shoots eight year old girl killer in Waynesville jail
In Waynesville North Carolina early yesterday a mob shot to death Geo Tratliffe, who stood accused of murder. The incident occurred inside the jail as authorities faced public anger after the crime reported earlier in Charlotte.
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Charlotte
N. C
Terra
Hlyde
N.C
Geo. Tratliffe
Waynesville
Farmer Killed by Street Car Near Kingston
A 70 year old farmer named Marek A Thornton of Burlington Town was struck by a street car on Sunday evening near Kingston. He died later from injuries sustained in the collision. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.
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Burlington
Town
Marek
A. Thornton
Kingston
Death of Bishop Gilbert After Long Illness
Rev Milidon N Gilbert bishop coadjutor of Minnesota dies at 3 46 am after pneumonia worsened by prior bouts. He returned from the East a week earlier and had borne extensive duties due to Bishop Whipple's absence. Born 1818 in Lourens Mortis New York, he held roles from Gentile teacher to rector before becoming assistant bishop in 1886 and was consecrated bishop in Chicago.
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St. Paul
Maret
Milidon N. Gibert
Episcopal Church of
Diocese of Minnesota
Gibert
Gilbert
Vambautt
Hutchison
Hutchinson
Aehild
Whipple
Bishop Gilbert
Lourens
Mortis
Disogo County
N.Y
Iu Lat
Missonuia Cargil
Chiladelphia
C. A. Pool
Obelst Church
Staal
Minnesota
St. James' Church
Chicago
Two Included in Kidnaping Case in Freeborn County
In Freeborn County last week a grand jury indicted Mert Ty Muller and Henry J Pfeffer on kidnapping and assault charges involving Laura J Fuller. Muller was brought to court on a bond, Pfeffer fled then returned and was jailed. Habeas corpus proceedings were anticipated to challenge the detention. Fuller, daughter of the late Judge Whytrock, seeks a divorce.
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Ite
WLW
Fnitor
Albert Lea
Minun
Grand
Vreebarn County
Mert Ty. Muller
Henry J. Preffer
Laura J. Mer
Fuller
Whytrock
State vs M Wondra and wife bedclothes case verdict
Crathestine Laer Montgomery March 4. The state case against M Wondra and wife for stealing bedclothes from the wasi line was tried again. The jury disagreed initially but in the second trial returned a guilty verdict. They were fined $25 or sixty days. An appeal is planned.
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Crathestine Laer Montgomery
Min
M. Wondra
Plunegan
Wasi
Cyclone aftermath in Hudson leaves family tragedy and mental health concern
Result of the cyclone in Hudson Wisconsin on March 4 reports Fred Raw king of New Richmond was sent to Mendota state insane hospital. He has struggled since the June cyclone that killed nearly all the Hawkins family, the elder son Hela fading after the disaster.
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Hudson
Wis
Fred Rawking
New Richmond
State Insane Hospital
Mendota
Hela the
Eldust
Hawkins
Fred
Water Main Break Floods Basements in Duluth
A twelve inch water main ruptured on Rat Street in Duluth on March 4. Fifteen basements flooded with damage in the thousands. The break was caused by a flaw in the pipe.
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Duluth
Rat Street
Petition to renew license vote halted by signers’ status
A petition circulated to seek a license vote this spring failed because twenty valid freeholders and voters were required, and some signers were not freeholders, so the measure will not be placed on the ballot.
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Alguers
Alexandra
Mian
Icense
City of Hrcine Adrift In Ice Off Nacine Harbor
The steamer City of Hrcine laden with freight is wedged in ice about 200 yards from the harbor piers at Nacine Wisconsin. If NE winds shift, the vessel could be driven ashore, prompting emergency actions and concern for cargo and crew.
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Nacine
Wis
Hrcine
North Dakota Democrats to meet in Fargo March 12
The state Democratic central committee will gather in Fargo on March 12 to decide the dates for the state convention to select delegates to the national convention and the state nominating convention.
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North Dakota Democrata
Fargo
N. D
Democratic Central
Wnd
Fire destroys hotel barn in Sebeka Minnesota
Binowe at Sobel Sebeka Minnesota March 4. B W Tordsen s hotel barn burned. All the horses were saved. It is supposed the fire was started by a negro tramp who was sleeping in the loft. Loss about 800 dollars partly insured.
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Binowe
Sobel
Sebeka
Minn
B. W. Tordsen
Wheat buyer Thomas O Phelen injured in gym accident
In Graceville Minnesota on March 4 Thomas O Phelen a local wheat buyer was accidentally caught on a shaft while riding a mower at high speed. He was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover after bites and injuries from the incident.
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Graceville
Minn
Thomas O'Phelen
Mystery Robbery Strikes Bamvers Bank Vault
Gasiler Barty Wlov discovered the Bamvers bank vault emptied of most content. The door showed no tampering and officials later said the amount stolen was about 1700 dollars rather than the rumored 17000.
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Oummena
Towa
Fartetugiga
Gasiler Barty Wlov
Bamvers Bank
Fire devastates German State Bank and millinery shop
Marve y N I and partner caused a blaze that completely destroyed the German State Bank building and Tenn Tansoh's millinery store. The stock at the millinery shop was mostly saved. Hanchett's law office was badly damaged. Total loss estimated at 14,000 to 3,000, insured. Fire began at the bank. town citizens aided greatly, bank reopened in other quarters by morning.
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N. L
Mate F
Pire
Uilding
Tenn Tansoh
Hanchett
Niorolug
Horses Cremated in Livery Stable Fire at Sinaeton
Eighteen horses perished in a devastating barn fire at the Pulver house and Avery stable property. The blaze destroyed the stable and its entire contents, with a total loss of 5000 dollars and insured for 1400 dollars.
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Elwhien Durned
Sinaeton
B. Sixseton
N. J. Prist Avery
Pulver House
Infected Sheep Panic Hits Stark County Ranches
Dickinson North BC reports Masel seven sheep men alarmed by a seal outbreak in Stark County’s northern hills. They blame last season’s Jamell drove from Washington for infecting a wide range of country. Local owners fear lax inspection on entry allowed the spread.
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N. BC
Stark County
Washington
Robbery at Bromiey’s Shoe Store Sparks Probe
Bromiey’s shoe store was entered by thieves who cleared about fifty pairs, with an estimated loss around $200. Police pursue a gang of Italian peddlers suspected in the heist as town investigators review the case.
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Mare
Bromiey
Bo Weresis
To Be Stubbornly Vought The Circuit Court Opens
The circuit court session opens in Wis with a short calendar and expectations of a long term as several cases will be stubbornly taught. Multiple lawyers anticipate extended arguments and notable filings amid the docket.
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Wis
Spelag Levi
Circuit Court
Insurgent Activity Reported Across Philippine Islands
A high-level official says insurgents in the northern provinces have reorganized under a secret structure modeled on Katipunan methods and plan larger guerrilla operations with support from sympathizers in municipal governments. Corroborating reports from correspondents describe widespread sympathy for the insurrection and ongoing communications with Aguinaldo, while American scouting parties face abuses from soldiers. No new news from Bates. operations continue with occasional ambushes as detachment units sweep the islands.
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Martel T Roporta
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Benget
Aguinaldo
Yaterno
Manila
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Promines
Wille
Elgil
Tarlac
Matabon
Beveridge
Washington
Guerrila
Uates
Bates
Lauzon
Dagupan
Hunston
Col. Kennan
Lalor
Sothern
Lodging house blaze leaves six dead in Bowery tragedy
A seven story Bowery lodging house at 44 to 48 Bowery burned early yesterday. Six residents died, two were injured, and the building suffered about 2000 dollars in damage. Rescue efforts carried out by police and firemen recovered victims on the fifth floor while others escaped through windows or were aided by fire escapes. The house operated as Bowers Lodging House under Domiproe Milano.
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New York
Bowery
Welock
Thomas Harper
Edward Walker
Stephen Carneywig
Hin
Jobn Clark
Edward Doyle
Domiproe Milano
Bowers Lodging House
Boutella Seeks Reelection Despite Illness
Congressman Boutella announces renomination bid as his brother same day confirms candidacy in Mire March. In Troy Mire, a fire at the Withard block on Broadway causes 100000 dollars in damage, destroying Boughton's lint store and Knowlton's pharmacy among others in the blaze.
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Gangor
O. A. Boutella
Mire
Troy
Withard
Broadway
Boughton
Knowlton
Grain and cattle markets dash through Minneapolis and Sioux City
Minneapolis and Chicago reports show Wheat No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern futures amid mixed prices. Oats, barley, and rye steady to firmer. Cattle trade in Sioux City and South St. Paul notes prime beef, cows, calves, and stockers with varied bids. Prices span 60 to 90 cents for grains, with cattle fronts at 3.00 to 4.90 per unit and lambs around 7.85. Market summaries emphasize daily fluctuations and regional bids.
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Duluth
Marely
Noriarh
Ute
Minneapolis
Mare
Northern
GS Bis
Nowiberh
Millwaukea
Wis
Chicago
Texway-lea
Toge
Mixuil
Butebera
Bute
Anoles
Sioux City
Iowan
Catie
Agh
South St. Paul
Mirel
Planet Mercury wrecked near Dubules ledge from Tortland Me
A vessel wrecked ten days ago near Dubules ledge is identified as the steamer Planet Mercury from Tortland Maine, of the Wider Dempster line. Debris and life boat markings confirm the ship, with a list of passengers and crew and salvage details from Pubinaco Point and Glenswood Island.
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Mask
Marvel
Dubules
Tranet Mercury
Vortland
Tristol
Pubulco Point
Glenswood Island
Tortland
Vhler Dempster
Caph Pye
Elie
J. O'Brien
Toronto
Carey
Tebloud
Benjmady Boocholn
Caniudy
Talore Bide
Guaywai
Smilth
Beston
Jol Merhue
Ireland
Miners Train Crash Near Brazil Ind Kills Two
A miners train carrying about 100 workers collided with a local freight near Brazil Indiana. Two men Melvin Haster and Giharles Grampoy were killed instantly and more than forty injured, many seriously. The crash occurred in a deep curve after dark, hindering visibility of a railroad light. The locomotive overturned and rescuers wheeled wounded to town as fire crews battled debris and fires.
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Tavo
Brazil
Ind
Marah
Emra
Melvin Haster
Giharles Grampoy Weare
Rilway Company
Budget figures show £154,082,000 set for 1900-01
London parliament crowd witnesses Sir Michael Wicks-Boneh present the budget. Exchequer confirms £154,082,000 expenditure for 1900-01, notes prior year would yield a surplus over £5,000,000, but supplementary estimates push overall expenditure beyond revenue by £17,?00.
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London
House of Conmmongs
Hc Gulleries
Gutiel
Michael Wicks-Boneh
Yaquat Indians Not to Be Mrought for International Line
A Benson Arla dispatch reports no large Yaquat Indian force seen for the International Line. General Merriam orders troops ready at Fort Tunehanen to repel any crossing attempts into the United Sixes.
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San Francrsco
Benson
Arla
Pays
Merriam Fo Ha
Ort Tunehanen
Hue
United Sixtes
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